17 OCTOBER 2023 I think. They have eight Bavarians in their kitchen making all the sausages. The jams, condiments, spices, cookies and other stuff in the store come mostly from Germany, but I’ve got products from Austria, Switzerland, Croatia and Hungary. What are your responsibilities? I first figure out what to make for the next day – what types of bread, how many, how many rolls, pretzels and strudels. I order all the groceries and meats; I stock the shelves. Then, I take care of the administrative part of the business. What, in your opinion, makes Heidelberg so popular? From wh at my customers have told me, many of them have remained in the area because of our product. Europeans are bread eaters, and it’s hard for them if they don’t have really good bread. But I’ve been told in the past that our bread is like home, so people don’t have to travel to buy what they need. Any celebrity sightings at Old Heidelberg? Phoenix Suns and Mercury players have shopped here, some German movie stars, and city officials! When you’re not working, what are you doing? Taking care of my household and running errands, Restaurant Depot and Costco, places like that. I don’t have kids – I leave that to my siblings! What’s your favorite thing to bake? Probably the pretzels – they’re fun to make. Everything is free-hand. In my kitchen, I can’t live without whole-grain rye. I love grilled cheese, and that bread kicks it up to another level. And I use muenster instead of cheddar! Do you bake anything special for the holidays? Our most popular item during Christmas is the stollen . It’s the German version of a fruitcake, but we actually eat it [ laughs ]. There’s more cake than fruit, and it’s good with coffee and tea. Are you the first one in the door each day? No – that would be our baker, Dustin. He gets here at 2:30 in the morning and makes sure everything is ready by the time we open at 9:30 a.m. If I don’t get adequate orders ahead of time, we’ll sell out very quickly and early. I encourage people to order what they need a day ahead. We can accommodate everything, but don’t call for 500 pretzels the day of, please! What’s next for Old Heidelberg? We’re just going to keep on keepin’ on! We’re celebrating our 54th year here in Phoenix. In the middle of September, we introduced our beer bread for Oktoberfest. It’s made with beer instead of water, and you can taste the notes of beer in it – so good. For Christmas, we’ll make the stollen . But our main focus is our day-to-day and keeping our customers happy! Old Heidelberg procures items from around the world, including meats and sausages from Illinois. My favorite part of running the business is the relationships with my customers.

18 OCTOBER 2023 By Ann Stone Two high school seniors – Sonya Colattur (Xavier) and Nathaniel George (Brophy) – had the honor of participating in Bank of America’s 19th annual Student Leaders Program. Only 300 students are selected annually (from more than 5,000 applicants nationwide) to work with a community partner in an eight-week paid internship. Sonya and Nathaniel worked with Bank of America’s community partner, The Boys & Girls Club of Arizona, and interacted with more than 180 children during their internship. The children, from various backgrounds, enabled the pair to learn something new daily. According to Sonya, “Some were first- generation children of immigrant parents, while others were dealing with difficult family situations. It made me very intentional and conscious of my interactions with them and the sensitivity of their situations, and I learned how to adjust my interactions and respond to them according to their needs.” Nathaniel said he enjoyed getting to know the kids and helping the BGC staff. In addition, he said the “countless smiles,” as well as the children’s excitement and stories, positively affected his experience and perspective as he helped with activities and projects throughout the day. Along with that work, small group sessions were held with Bank of America leaders who taught financial literacy skills. Sonya and Nathaniel agreed that the information acquired in these meetings would benefit them in college. Near the end of summer, Sonya, Nathaniel, and the other 298 participants attended a week-long national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. They said it was one highlight of the experience. “During our week together, we learned important leadership skills and engaged with lawmakers and Bank of America representatives. We also had the opportunity to tour some of the most historic places in Washington, D.C. It was a great way to conclude the program,” Sonya said. Nathaniel said the trip broadened his interest in the intersection of business and public policy and explained that walking through the tunnels and chambers of the U.S. Capitol was “surreal.” He enjoyed having the opportunity to meet Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Senator Mark Kelly’s staff. As someone passionate about business and entrepreneurship, Nathaniel said, “The conversations we had over the course of the summit with corporate and political leaders were truly enlightening and have motivated me to potentially explore the relationship between business and public policy.” He wants to double major in business and creative writing in college. Sonya is interested in studying government or public policy before attending law school, hoping to become a prosecutor or public defender. “My experience reinforced my interest in government and public policy and affirmed that I want to dedicate myself to improving the lives of others,” Sonya said. “This experience has made me think even more about the intersection between government, private industry, and nonprofit organizations.” Sonya credits her English and history teachers at Xavier for helping prepare her with effective verbal and written communication skills, which assisted during the program. Nathaniel credits AP US Government and Politics at Brophy with educating him on government history and how it intersects with business and the economy. He explained that the coursework tied directly into his experience at the summit, with discussions including the four roles of government, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals working together to create change. “Seeing the historical monuments and museums in D.C. was like seeing the content I had learned come to life before my eyes,” Nathaniel said. These young leaders shared some wisdom related to what they learned and how they define leadership: According to Sonya, “Good leadership is centered first in self-awareness and authenticity.” She believes understanding herself helps her better understand others. In addition, she recognizes the importance of truly listening as part of relationship-building and effective communication. Nathaniel defines good leadership as “the ability to create sustainable and impactful change while putting the people you serve before yourself. 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